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State · East

Bihar

Capital
Patna
Formed / current boundaries
1950
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A state in the eastern Gangetic plain, home to ancient centres of learning such as Nalanda. Jharkhand was separated from it in 2000.

The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya
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